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October 2004

Documenting New England

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 01:00
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By April Gardner
A still from "Talking to the Wall."
Local filmmaker Steve Alves talks about making documentaries that make a difference to local communities.  His latest film about Wal-Mart "Talking to the Wall" screens this month at the Bellingham Better World Festival.

Industry News

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 01:00
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By Michele Meek
Laura Colella's film "Stay Until Tomorrow" will screen as part of the New England Film and Video Festival on October 7-11.
A report of news & happenings in the local industry for October 2004.

Making Good

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 01:00
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By Randy Steinberg
No Good Script founders (L to R)Tom Bean and Luke Poling.
Luke Poling and Tom Bean launch a new script coverage service to reverse the trend of "No Good Scripts."

Talk to Me: The Media Mentors Program

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 01:00
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By Ellen Mills
Top Row:
After benefiting from guidance in their own careers in media, Irena Fayngold and Jessica Gidal founded a program through WIFV/NE called "Media Mentors" to formalize the mentoring that occurs informally within the film/video community. As the application process for the second year begins, the founders tell NewEnglandFilm.com about the success of the first year and the value of the mentor/mentee relationship.

Saks Appeal

Fri, 10/01/2004 - 01:00
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By Sara Faith Alterman
Eva Saks coming out of her shell.
Delightfully zany filmmaker Eva Saks has a word of advice for aspiring directors; write for ducks, but not for cows. The award-winning director discusses her vibrant shorts, the truth about working with children and animals, and the joys of writing/directing/independently producing shorts to air on "Sesame Street."